Operated by Jackson County and open from April through late September, Longview Campground sits within Blue Springs Lake and features more than 100 sites ranging from tent plots to full hookups, with nightly rates running $21 to $33. Entry requires a key code and passes through a staffed security gate. Sites are level and gravel-based, each with a fire grill and picnic table, and the campground is big rig friendly with a dump station on site. No pets are permitted, which is worth noting before arrival.
The two distinct camping areas are spread out enough that some sites overlook the lake while others sit farther back with more tree cover. As Leigh O. notes, there are "lots of sites to choose from overlooking the lake." Deer have been spotted moving through the grounds, and coyotes are audible at night. Crowds tend to thin on weekdays, with several reviewers noting considerably more quiet mid-week than on weekends. Mosquitoes and chiggers can be significant in warmer months, particularly near the water's edge.
Facilities include restrooms, showers, a playground, and a volleyball net. WiFi and cell service are available. Firewood can be purchased on site. The lake is accessible but not within walking distance from the main camping area; the swimming beach sits on the opposite side of the lake, and the bridle trails and group camp areas may require separate access points. Campers with kids tend to gravitate toward sites near the playground.
The on-site managers have drawn consistent praise across multiple reviews. Eric wrote that the manager "spent an hour showing me the in's and out's" when he arrived with a new travel trailer. Bathhouse cleanliness has been inconsistent in past reviews, so conditions may vary by season and visit. Campers exploring campgrounds near Lee's Summit or the broader Kansas City metro area will find this county-run site a functional base for day trips into the city. Longview Lake Campground is another nearby option for those wanting a different setup at the same lake.
Description
This recreation area is part of Blue Springs Lake
Map & DirectionsLongview Campground is located in Missouri near Lee's Summit
Coordinates
38.89494619 N
94.44884643 W
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 users
- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 7/23/26
- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 users
- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 7/23/26
- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Market
- Trash
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- WiFi
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 22 min from Kansas City, MO
- 50 min from Lawrence, KS
- 1 hr 6 min from St. Joseph, MO
- 1 hr 10 min from Topeka, KS









